Gort (/ˈɡɒrt/; Irish: Gort Inse Guaire or An Gort) is a town in south county Galway, in the west of Ireland. It lies just north of the border with County Clare on the main N18 Galway–Limerick road. Gort is situated in the territory of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne also known as Maigh Aidhne ("the plain of Aidhne"), which is coextensive with the diocese of Kilmacduagh / Cill Mhic Dhuach.

A number of historic sites around Gort are included in the Sites and Monuments Record. Kilmacduagh monastery and round tower are situated approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Gort. Rahaly Castle lies approximately 4.8 km (3 mi) east of Gort.

Some 40% of the residents of Gort are non-Irish, according to the 2006 Census, a massive majority of these being Brazilians. These people originally came to work in the meat processing plants in Gort where the pay is generally much higher than in similar plants in Brazil. According to Claire Healy "a large community of Brazilians now live, work and attend school in Gort, gradually altering the appearance and the character of the town".[8] The Roman Catholic Church caters to the Brazilian community with a mass in Portuguese every Saturday held in Gort Catholic Church.

The school was founded in 1995 and serves a large area of south Co. Galway. The current student population is over 650. The current Principal is Mr. Dennis Corry and the Vice-Principal Ms. Amy Talbot.[9] The school campus contains the main school building, a GAA pitch, rugby union pitch, football pitch, canteen and the Noone Building which holds the Oratory, dressing rooms, music room and the career guidance office. The school has many sports teams including Hurling, Rugby, Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Golf and an Equestrian team. Gort's only national title ever won by the school, was during the 2007/2008 season of first year boy's basketball national championships.[citation needed]